Engineer Washing & Drying Systems (m/f/d)

This will be your future job

• Design and prototype washing and drying solutions for 3D-printed footwear using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Develop scalable processes to optimize drying speed, energy use, and cleaning efficiency applying Six Sigma or Lean methodologies
• Test, iterate, and refine prototypes in laboratory or pilot production utilizing rapid prototyping equipment
• Document engineering progress with technical reports and compliance records using PLM systems like Teamcenter
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in production, hardware integration, and materials development
• Research advancements in water treatment through literature review and vendor discussions
• Provide troubleshooting support during manufacturing scale-up of post-processing systems
• Mentor project team members on engineering standards adherence within development projects

Your benefits with us

• Permanent employment contract
• Save money with discounts, including savings on travel, electronics or cars
• We offer special leave, nursery school allowances, long service benefits and more over and above the recommendations of the Federal Employers Association of Personnel Service Providers.
• Network and just have fun at team events, Christmas festivities or summer parties
• Holiday pay in line with the collective agreement
• Company pension plan
• Reward programme for recommendations for new colleagues
• Further training and education offers by our in-house institute, the FERCHAU Academy (e-learning, training courses and seminars)

What you bring to the table

• Completed degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, chemical engineering or similar field (Dipl.-Ing., B.Sc., M.Sc.)
• Several years of experience with water-based processing technology such as industrial washers or dryers
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer; proficiency with CFD tools like ANSYS Fluent
• Experience developing energy-efficient solutions for industrial settings using simulation software (e.g. COMSOL Multiphysics)
• Demonstrated ability to design integrated process solutions from concept through implementation in R&D environments
• Practical skills building test rigs; familiarity with lab instrumentation for measuring system performance
• Knowledge of English required; German language knowledge advantageous

Looking for the next challenge? Then we should definitely get to know each other! We look forward to receiving your application - online quoting reference FE29-24115-HH to Mr. Luca Bartsch. Let us get to the next level together and take technology forward!